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Dale Smith

Dale Smith is a freelance journalist in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and author of The Unbroken Machine: Canada's Democracy in Action.

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How would the overturn of Roe v. Wade affect Canada?

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Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done

In an interview with political columnist Dale Smith, Minister Marci Ien responded to some criticism of the new policy

April 29, 2022
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LGBTQ+ refugees, Canada and Guatemala

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April 20, 2022
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Canada’s government promises $100 million for its new LGBTQ2S+ action plan

The money is late coming, but it’s a historic amount

April 11, 2022
Canadian immigration minister Sean Fraser says he’s committed to LGBTQ2S+ refugees
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Canadian immigration minister Sean Fraser says he’s committed to LGBTQ2S+ refugees

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March 25, 2022
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The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots
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The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots

OPINION: We’ve seen how craven U.S. politicians can get in the pursuit of votes. Are Canadian MPs next?

March 10, 2022
A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada
Politics

A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada

Carolyn Bennett is set to negotiate with the provinces to align future federal transfer payments

February 24, 2022
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What does Erin O’Toole’s ousting mean for LGBTQ2S+ communities?

The Conservative Party’s internal turmoil may doom any chance of a sincere queer and trans ally 

February 9, 2022
Federal government extends LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund
Politics

Federal government extends LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund

$7.5 million earmarked for existing recipients, plus new monies for two additional queer and trans community projects

February 3, 2022
Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board updates guidelines for LGBTQ2S+ claimants—but there’s more work to be done
Politics

Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board updates guidelines for LGBTQ2S+ claimants—but there’s more work to be done

ANALYSIS: Board members’ reliance on stereotypes and a lack of oversight can often lead to “life or death stakes” for refugees

January 28, 2022
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Politics

LGBTQ2S+ organization calls on federal government to renew capacity fund

The Enchanté Network says organizations will be unable to continue life-changing work without government funding

January 14, 2022
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On LGBTQ2S+ issues, Canada got plenty done in 2021—but the hard work has just begun
Politics

On LGBTQ2S+ issues, Canada got plenty done in 2021—but the hard work has just begun

The flashy victories have been won. Now, it’s time for the real, substantive, unsexy policy work

December 23, 2021
House of Commons surprisingly passes a tougher conversion therapy ban
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House of Commons surprisingly passes a tougher conversion therapy ban

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In a queer galaxy far, far away
Culture

In a queer galaxy far, far away

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November 26, 2021
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Politics

Marci Ien is Canada’s new representative for LGBTQ2S+ issues. What’s her plan?

The first-time minister talks money, mandates and representation

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Politics

Canada’s queerest Cabinet is in. Now what?

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Power

New program allowing queer men to donate plasma is a first step toward ending the blood ban

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October 18, 2021
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